Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Reviews: Screening for Lead

October 30, 2018 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seeks comments on a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence reviews on screening for elevated lead levels in children and pregnant women. The Task Force’s draft recommendation calls for more research on how clinicians can help prevent health problems related to lead exposure in children and pregnant women. The draft recommendation statement and draft evidence reviews are available for review and public comment from October 30, 2018 to December 3, 2018 here.